A invests $\text{Rs }10000$ for $8$ months and B invests $\text{Rs }16000$ for $5$ months. Their profit-sharing ratio is:

Question

A invests $\text{Rs }10000$ for $8$ months and B invests $\text{Rs }16000$ for $5$ months. Their profit-sharing ratio is:

Option A

5:4

Option B

4:5

Option C — Correct answer

1:1

Correct choice.

Option D

2:1

Explanation

Compare weighted capital: $10000\times8:16000\times5=80000:80000=1:1$.

Chapter Mock 2: Ratio, Proportion and Partnership